US Bridges

CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 6100157

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesWest Fork Rush Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91914, -87.31747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2018)
Projected traffic602 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over West Fork Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.